dumbfounding 1 of 2

variants also dumfounding

dumbfounding

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verb

variants also dumfounding
present participle of dumbfound

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumbfounding
Adjective
  • Now a 23-year-old rookie in the WNBA, the financial transition was startling; five years ago, Bueckers didn’t even have a bank account.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill faced startling accusations from his estranged wife Keeta Vaccaro amid their divorce proceedings in Florida court.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Detroit rapper Kash Doll pulled out all the stops for her boyfriend, NFL star Za’Darius Smith’s 33rd birthday, surprising him with a custom ride that has fans talking.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • After surprising the baseball world and reaching the playoffs last season, Kansas City has played well below that level in 2025.
    Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Then, travelers settle on the ship for eight days to visit communities along the Ganges River, such as Matiari, a village known for its brass artisans, and Kalna, home to the astonishing Rajbari temple complex.
    Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
  • An organic feel, curves, an astonishing representation of the body, a totally improbable position, even for Picasso.
    Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The first season concludes with patriarch Horace Bellaire marrying Kimmie from his hospital bed, leaving her his inheritance and shocking his spoiled heirs.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The gruesome killing has quickly become a cause célèbre for the administration, who for months have been pointing to shocking crimes as proof that cities with Democratic leaders have allowed criminals to run amok.
    Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This fall brings a mix of amazing films.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
  • That alone is amazing, said Timbrook, Depue and a representative for the soft body armor vest that stopped a bullet from piercing the officer’s chest.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The hybrid Amelanchier x grandiflora tends to be the most readily available at garden centers and certainly makes a stunning specimen.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Both celebrations provided that and more, including stunning outfit changes, ethereal decor, and a robot at the reception.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Dumbfounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbfounding. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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